DHS Chief: Right-Wingers as Much of a Threat as Islamic Extremists

In remarks bound to jolt some conservative groups, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says right-wing extremists are just as dangerous to the United States as Islamic radicals.

The Daily Caller reports Johnson made the bombshell remarks in January at a meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council’s (HSAC).

During the sit-down, Art Acevedo, Chief of Police in Austin, Texas, who sits on the council, brought up the subject of extreme right-wingers.

“Member Acevedo reminded the Council that the threat from right-wing extremists domestically is just as real as the threat from Islamic extremism,” The Daily Caller said, quoting the minutes of the meeting.

“Secretary Johnson agreed and noted that CVE [Subcommittee on Combating Violent Extremism], by definition, is not solely focused on one religion,” the minutes state.
The meeting took place one month after 14 people were shot dead in a terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California.

A June 9 report from the HSAC highlighted the importance of using "American English" in fighting terrorism versus words or terms that could offend Muslims.

In remarks bound to jolt some conservative groups, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says right-wing extremists are just as dangerous to the United States as Islamic radicals. The Daily Caller reports Johnson made the bombshell remarks in January at a meeting of the...